Here's what we know about the American arrested in Moscow on espionage charges:
1. His name is Paul Whelan.
2. The arrest came a week after Putin said Moscow wouldn't retaliate for Maria Butina.
3. That's about it.
thinkprogress.org/moscow-announc…
1. His name is Paul Whelan.
2. The arrest came a week after Putin said Moscow wouldn't retaliate for Maria Butina.
3. That's about it.
thinkprogress.org/moscow-announc…
Worth noting that this month Putin was asked directly about potentially following the China-Canada-Huawei precedent (and said he ruled it out): thinkprogress.org/moscow-announc… 
State Dept. finally issues statement about arrest of alleged American spy in Moscow, requests consular access: newsweek.com/american-paul-…
Thread on why we should hold off on assuming the arrest of Whelan is related to Butina: (Doesn't seem like anyone's ever heard of Whelan, either.)
ICYMI
Brother of alleged American spy arrested in Moscow—>
‘David Whelan told RFE/RL that his brother "has a corporate security role" with BorgWarner, a U.S.-based supplier of automotive parts and components.’ rferl.org/a/family-says-…
